This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RMunns7272 Surnames: Scharpf Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.lacrosse/2309/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 789. City of La Crosse GEORGE SCHARPF, merchant tailor and City Treasurer, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, in 1826; came to the United States in 1847; lived in Buffalo, N. Y., three years; then went to Galena, Ill., and came from there to La Crosse in 1852, since which time he has been engaged in his present business. He was elected Alderman of the Second Ward of La Crosse in 1856, and served three years; was also School District Treasurer six years, and has held the office of City Treasurer since 1861, except two years, in 1866 and 1867. [I am not related to this family and have no further information. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.